David Heinemeier Hansson·2yIntroducing Omakub
Omakub is an opinionated web developer setup for Ubuntu that turns a fresh installation into a fully-configured, beautiful, and modern web development system. It includes curated applications and tools and focuses on providing a cohesive package of goods for developers new to Linux.
Faun·2yEssential Linux Terminal Hacks for efficiency — Part 2
Learn essential Linux terminal hacks for efficiency, including reverse cmd search, reusing commands from history, displaying date and time in history, running multiple commands at once, viewing content with 'less', using 'column' to format text output, truncating files, viewing head and tail of files, checking exit codes, creating nested directories, and using the 'file' command.
Community Picks·2yHalf-Life Dedicated Server With Docker
This post provides a guide on setting up a Half-Life Dedicated Server using Docker. It outlines the steps of creating a Dockerfile, installing SteamCMD, configuring the server, and adding custom plugins and maps. The guide emphasizes the use of Docker containers for consistency and portability, explains the role of `hlds.txt` in SteamCMD setup, and details the use of volume mapping for incorporating custom configurations and mods. The project also includes high-level goals for supporting various Valve games and custom mods.
ITNEXT·2y6 Essential Linux Command Line Tools for DevOps Engineers
DevOps engineers rely heavily on various command line tools to manage deployments, automate tasks, and troubleshoot issues effectively. This guide highlights six essential Linux command-line tools every DevOps engineer should master: yq for parsing and modifying YAML files, sed and grep for updating configurations, curl for checking deployment statuses, tee for logging deployment steps, watch for real-time monitoring, and journalctl for viewing system logs. Mastery of these tools can significantly boost productivity and efficiency in handling complex DevOps tasks.
gitconnected·2yLearning Rust: Bare Threading
This post explores threading and concurrency in Rust, focusing on the use of raw pipes in Linux to schedule work on a CPU and transfer closures between threads. The author provides examples of code that demonstrate how to create concurrency and use pipes, as well as an explanation of the sys_pipe2 system call.
Community Picks·2yWhat are the Different Types of Shells in Linux?
Shells act as an interface between users and the kernel, allowing command execution and system interaction. Key Linux shells include the Bourne shell (sh), Bash (GNU Bourne-Again shell), C shell (csh), Korn shell (ksh), and Z Shell (zsh). Each shell has unique features suitable for specific tasks, such as Bourne's compact nature, Bash’s command recall, C shell’s aliasing, Korn shell’s script compatibility, and Zsh's customization.
It's Foss·2yUsing LM Studio to Run LLMs Easily, Locally and Privately
LM Studio allows you to run Large Language Models (LLMs) directly on your computer, ensuring privacy and control over your data. The user-friendly interface simplifies downloading and using models, such as LLaMA 2, without lengthy terminal commands. Ideal for users with powerful systems, the application provides an alternative to cloud-based AI solutions by leveraging local hardware for AI tasks.
It's Foss·2yTop 5 AI Browsers for Linux
This post lists the top 5 AI browsers for Linux, highlighting their AI-powered features and benefits. It includes Brave Browser with its assistant Leo, Opera One with its integrated AI Aria, Microsoft Edge with Copilot, Wavebox with Brainbox and ResembleAI, and Pinokio Browser with its customizable scripts.
ITNEXT·2yNetworking and Sockets: Syn and Accept queue
The post delves into the intricacies of TCP connection management, focusing on the SYN and accept queues during the listen syscall. It explains how these queues handle incoming connections, the implications of their size limits, and how different operating systems manage these settings. Practical examples in Rust are provided to demonstrate how to configure and test the backlog parameters, and system-level commands are used to inspect queue behaviors. Understanding these concepts is essential for optimizing server performance and handling high traffic scenarios.
omg! ubuntu!·2yProton Pass for Linux Released (Encrypted Password Manager)
Proton Pass for Linux and macOS has been released, expanding Proton's support for major desktop operating systems. The new app integrates with the system's authentication mechanisms and APIs, allowing for unlocking with a Linux user account, fingerprint reader, or Linux PAM-supported module. Proton Pass is an encrypted password manager with a built-in 2-factor authentication system, support for passkeys, password sharing, and email masking. It can import passwords from other managers like Bitwarden, 1Password, and KeePass. There is a free version with some limitations and a paid plan that unlocks additional features and access to Proton Monitor, which scans for data leaks on the 'dark web'.
Lobsters·2ybasecamp/omakub: Opinionated Ubuntu Setup
Omakub is an opinionated Ubuntu setup that provides a fully-configured web development system. It includes curated tools and applications for a ready-made system without the need for manual configuration. Users can install Omakub by running a single command.
ThePrimeTime·2yYou're A Furry If You Use This Linux Distro
This post discusses different Linux distributions, including their advantages, drawbacks, and user preferences. It also mentions the association of certain distros with specific subcultures. Overall, it provides insights into the diverse world of Linux distros.
Lobsters·2yioi/isolate: Sandbox for securely executing untrusted programs
Isolate is a sandbox for securely executing untrusted programs, preventing them from affecting the host system. It was developed by Martin Mareš and Bernard Blackham, and is now maintained on GitHub. Bug reports and feature requests can be submitted there.
omg! ubuntu!·2yUbuntu is Finally Adding DEB Installer Support to App Center
Ubuntu's App Center is adding support for DEB installers downloaded from the web, allowing users to install software via a guided GUI process. However, this raises security concerns as DEBs are not vetted and can contain malicious content.
bigboxSWE·2yToxic Programming Fans
The post criticizes the toxic culture among fanboys of various programming tools, including TypeScript, Rust, and Neovim. It highlights the disruptive behavior of avid supporters who often undermine the benefits of multiple tools by being overly dogmatic. The writer expresses frustration with these communities and promotes brilliant.org as a helpful learning platform.
eBPF·2yMonitoring PostgreSQL Database on Kubernetes using eBPF
Learn how to monitor PostgreSQL databases on Kubernetes using eBPF. The post covers the theoretical background and includes a practical example demonstrating how to track client queries to identify potential database bottlenecks. The monitoring system employs an eBPF agent to observe and analyze protocol message formats without requiring modifications to the application code. It concludes with a performance evaluation highlighting the impact on latency and CPU load.
DEV·2yComparing SQL engines by CPU instructions for DML
This post compares the CPU usage of different SQL engines, such as PostgreSQL, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, TiDB, YugabyteDB, and CockroachDB, for simple DML operations. The results show that despite their different implementations, PostgreSQL, Oracle, and SQL Server perform well in terms of CPU usage. TiDB, YugabyteDB, and CockroachDB exhibit higher CPU utilization due to their distributed and scalable architectures. Overall, the performance varies depending on the database engine and workload.
System Weakness·2yHow to Install Redis Securely
Learn how to securely install Redis on a Linux environment. The guide covers updating the system, installing Redis, ensuring local access, configuring protected mode, implementing authentication, and setting up Access Control Lists (ACLs) to define user permissions and enhance security.
Lobsters·2yThoughts on Desktop Operating Systems in 2024
The post recounts the author's experiences and thoughts on various desktop operating systems in 2024, particularly focusing on Windows, MacOS, and Linux. Windows is praised for its stability and gaming capabilities but criticized for its intrusive ads and inconsistent app quality. MacOS is lauded for its superior UI design and ecosystem integration but noted for its limited gaming options and increasing ads. Linux is appreciated for its open-source nature, strong development environment, and growing gaming support, particularly with GNOME and Valve's Proton.
